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    Contemporary Stool: Adding Curves and Texture

    Give the stool an elegant look with subtle curves and hand-carved texturing on the legs, then glue it all together with hot hide glue.

    Author Headshot By David Johnson Jul 14, 2020

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    This series is a little different from many of our other video workshops. Our original intention was to capture David Johnson’s weaving on video to help drive home the concepts in his article “How to weave a seat with Danish cord” in the Sept./Oct. 2020 issue of Fine Woodworking. While we were there, we thought it would be fun to capture the full build.

    David’s stool is fairly simple and there aren’t plans available. This series is more about giving a glimpse into David’s workflow, not just the techniques he uses in his woven seats, but as a woodworker and designer as well. We hope you enjoy it.

    In this episode, David gives his stool an elegant look with subtle curves and hand-carved texturing on the legs, and then he glues it all together with hot hide glue.

    About David: David Johnson graduated from the College…

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    Videos in the Series

    • Build a Contemporary Stool with a Woven Danish Cord Seat

      July 14, 2020

      Watch David Johnson's woven-seat stool being built in this 5-minute video that goes from rough lumber to woven seat.

    • Contemporary Stool: Hybrid Joinery Methods

      July 14, 2020

      Learn how to combine the speed of the multi-router with the precision of hand work when cutting the joinery for the stool.

    • Contemporary Stool: Adding Curves and Texture

      July 14, 2020

      Give the stool an elegant look with subtle curves and hand-carved texturing on the legs, then glue it all together with hot hide glue.

    • How to Apply a Soap Finish

      Contemporary Stool: Applying a Soap Finish

      July 14, 2020

      Soap as a finish? Yes! In this video learn how to use soap flakes to create a thin, low-sheen finish that enhances the wood grain.

    • Contemporary Stool: Weaving the Warp Pattern of the Seat

      July 14, 2020

      The Danish cord seat begins to take shape as you work on the warp structure, which runs from front to back.

    • Contemporary Stool: Weaving the Weft Pattern of the Seat

      July 14, 2020

      Fill in the left-to-right weave, or weft pattern, of the woven Danish cord seat.

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    1. Ideotick | Jul 18, 2020 11:17am | #1

      Those router table and the bandsaw template cutting setups are incredible. No table saw?! Really enjoying this whole series.

    2. markbarabas | Jul 18, 2020 02:34pm | #2

      Wondering about the hide glue pot and heater David uses. Looks like a perfect size for small glue-ups. Can you let us know what is used and a source to purchase them?..Thank You.....Mark from Narragansett, RI

      1. User avater FWW Editor
        BenStrano | Jul 20, 2020 08:29am | #3

        That one is from Lee Valley.

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